What a race in Givry! 🤪
Let's head to the Marathon des Vins de la Côte Châlonnaise in Givry , just a short distance from Chalon-sur-Saône, located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The event takes place in March when temperatures can be quite "chilly". It's not like the cozy warmth of your own place in Chalon, but it's refreshing and invigorating, so let's go for it. Organizers offer four distances for this event: 8 km, 12 km, a half-marathon, or a marathon that you can run solo or in a team of three (with staggered starts and a shared finish) 😎. Additionally, you can join one of the 4 hiking routes (5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and 20 km) untimed happening the next day 🏃♂️. You'll run through the heart of the vineyards of Saône-et-Loire, passing charming villages and sprawling vineyards, all set in the delightful Burgundy atmosphere 🍇.
Burgundy and its vineyards renowned worldwide are sure to dazzle you 🤩. Just like the costumes worn by participants, which you can don as well if you want to join the fun 🦸♀️. You'll start in the village of Givry and make your way through some charming communes such as Mellecey, Rully, Barizey, and Saint-Jean-de-Vaux. Between the 14th and 16th kilometer, you'll cross paths with other runners for some mutual motivation. From there, you'll enjoy idyllic Burgundy landscapes as you traverse wine-growing villages ❤️. The magnificent scenery with vineyards and hills stretching as far as the eye can see will offer you a poetic and gentle running experience. The aid stations are both sporty and festive, featuring delightful gastronomic stops serving the famous Burgundy wines and local delicacies 🥤. Running through the Côte Châlonnaise is something to savor—it's truly a unique experience 😍.
You'll continue to enjoy yourself after finishing in Givry, with the famous Burgundy snails and the renowned parsley ham. Pair these dishes with a glass of wine from the prestigious local vineyards 🍷. Or take a bottle home to enjoy, relaxing with your feet up in your living room—it's a great way to unwind 🛋.
On Friday, March 28th, from 9 AM to 10 PM at the marathon village located in downtown Givry.
Saturday, March 29, 2025:
9:00 AM: Start of the marathon races, MARA3
9:10 AM: MARA3 shuttle departure to Rully
9:45 AM: MARA3 shuttle departure to Mercurey
9:30 AM: Start of the 8 km race
10:00 AM: Start of the 12 km race
10:30 AM: Start of the half marathon
Sunday, March 30, 2025:
8:30 AM to 5 PM: Hiking tours in the villages of Côte Chalonnaise, starting from Saint Léger sur Dheune
Parking near the Marathon Village is limited.
Runners are advised to use the large P1 COMECA parking lot, ZI la Garenne, route de Givry in Châtenoy-le-Royal as much as possible.
Once P1 is full, you can use the P2 parking (ZAC des Pièces Bourgeoises 71640 GIVRY).
Free shuttle buses will be available from 7 AM to 10 AM every 10 minutes to take you to the Givry site.
Return shuttles run from 10 AM to 5:40 PM every 20 minutes.
To participate, you must provide either:
An Athlé Competitition, Athlé Entreprise, Athlé Running license issued by the FFA, or a 'Pass’ J’aime Courir' issued by the FFA and signed by a doctor, valid on the date of the event. Other FFA licenses (Health and Coaching) are not accepted.
A certificate (paper, electronic, or QR code) indicating that you have completed the Health Prevention Program (or 'PPS') implemented by the FFA via its dedicated platform http://pps.athle.fr/. To be valid, the PPS must have been completed no more than three months before the event date you wish to enter.
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Along the race routes, there will be both sports and festive refreshment stops. Runners will find still and sparkling water, soda, savory and sweet pastries, various fruits, local products, and even wine.
For the marathon: 8 sports refreshment stops + 17 festive stops + 1 large stop at the finish line
For the MARA3: 8 sports refreshment stops + 12 festive stops + 1 stop at the finish line
For the half marathon: 4 sports refreshment stops + 8 festive stops along the route + 1 stop at the finish line
For the 12 km: 1 refreshment at the 4 km mark + 1 at the 8 km mark + 1 at the finish line
For the 8 km: 1 refreshment at the 4 km mark + 1 at the finish line
For the children's/junior races: 1 refreshment at the finish line
For the marathon and MARA3: Minimum age of 20
For the half marathon: Minimum age of 18
For the 12 km: Minimum age of 16
For the 8 km: Minimum age of 16
For children's/junior races: Born between 2013 and 2019
Yes, there are time limits in place:
On average, temperatures are cool in Givry at the end of March, around 13°C (55°F). The skies are generally sunny.
Good news! Participation with joëlettes is possible. The start will be 10 minutes after the other competitors.
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